Rigid Transparent Plastics
The North American transparent plastics market should reach 5.6 billion pounds by 2022 from 4.5 billion pounds in 2017 increasing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.6%, from 2017 to 2022.
The polycarbonates segment of the North American transparent plastics market is the largest market. The market is expected to grow from 1.3 billion pounds in 2017 to 1.7 billion pounds in 2022 at a CAGR of 5.6% for the period 2017-2022.
The polystyrenes segment of the North American transparent plastics market is expected to grow from 1.1 billion pounds in 2017 to 1.4 billion pounds in 2022 at a CAGR of 5.0% for the period 2017-2022.
The polycarbonates segment of the North American transparent plastics market is the largest market. The market is expected to grow from 1.3 billion pounds in 2017 to 1.7 billion pounds in 2022 at a CAGR of 5.6% for the period 2017-2022.
The polystyrenes segment of the North American transparent plastics market is expected to grow from 1.1 billion pounds in 2017 to 1.4 billion pounds in 2022 at a CAGR of 5.0% for the period 2017-2022.
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Information Sources
Methodology
Geographic Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
Related BCC Research Reports
CHAPTER 2 SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
CHAPTER 3 MARKET AND TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND
Flat Glass
Conversion to Transparent Plastics
Problems with Plastics
Technology
Type of Flat Glass
Window and Sheet Glass
Float Glass
Laminated Glass
Tempered Glass
Reflective Glass
Solar Glass
Bullet-resistant Glass
EMI Shielding Glass
Patterned Glass
Background of Transparent Plastics
Important Early Developments
Current Plastics Choices
Performance Variables
Transparence or Clarity
CHAPTER 4 MARKET BREAKDOWN BY TECHNOLOGY TYPE
CHAPTER 5 MARKET BREAKDOWN BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 6 ANALYSIS OF MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Comparison of Zylar to Polycarbonates
CHAPTER 7 MAJOR PRODUCERS AND SUPPLIERS AND TRADE-NAMED PRODUCTS
CHAPTER 8 STANDARDS, TESTS AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 9 COMPANY PROFILES
CHAPTER 10 APPENDIX: ACRONYMS
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Scope of Report
Information Sources
Methodology
Geographic Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
Related BCC Research Reports
CHAPTER 2 SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
CHAPTER 3 MARKET AND TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND
Flat Glass
Conversion to Transparent Plastics
Problems with Plastics
Technology
Type of Flat Glass
Window and Sheet Glass
Float Glass
Laminated Glass
Tempered Glass
Reflective Glass
Solar Glass
Bullet-resistant Glass
EMI Shielding Glass
Patterned Glass
Background of Transparent Plastics
Important Early Developments
Current Plastics Choices
Performance Variables
Transparence or Clarity
CHAPTER 4 MARKET BREAKDOWN BY TECHNOLOGY TYPE
CHAPTER 5 MARKET BREAKDOWN BY APPLICATION
CHAPTER 6 ANALYSIS OF MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Comparison of Zylar to Polycarbonates
CHAPTER 7 MAJOR PRODUCERS AND SUPPLIERS AND TRADE-NAMED PRODUCTS
CHAPTER 8 STANDARDS, TESTS AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 9 COMPANY PROFILES
CHAPTER 10 APPENDIX: ACRONYMS
LIST OF TABLES
Summary Table North American Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin Type, Through 2022
Table 1 Optical Qualities of Rigid Transparent Plastics
Table 2 Sensitivity to UV Radiation of Selected Transparent Plastics
Table 3 Heat Resistance Levels of Selected Transparent Plastics
Table 4 Impact Resistance of Selected Transparent Plastics
Table 5 Transparent Grade Percentages of Major Plastics
Table 6 Key Polycarbonates Products and Producers
Table 7 North American Rigid Transparent Polycarbonate Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 8 North American Market for Rigid Transparent Polycarbonate in Building and Construction Applications, Through 2022
Table 9 North American Market for Rigid Transparent Acrylics, by Application, Through 2022
Table 10 North American Rigid Transparent Acrylics Building and Construction Market, Through 2022
Table 11 Fabrication Methods and Uses of Polystyrene
Table 12 North American Rigid Transparent Polystyrene Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 13 North American Rigid Transparent Polystyrene Market in Building and Construction Applications, Through 2022
Table 14 Major SBC Products by Polymer Process
Table 15 North American Rigid Transparent SBC Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 16 North American Rigid Transparent SAN Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 17 North American Rigid Transparent SAN Building and Construction Market, by Product, Through 2022
Table 18 North American Rigid Transparent SMMA Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 19 North American ABS Rigid Transparent Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 20 North American Rigid Transparent Cellulosics Plastics Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 21 Rigid PVC Applications
Table 22 Leading Global PVC Producers
Table 23 North American Rigid Transparent PVC Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 24 North American Market for Thermoplastic Polyester Rigid Transparent Plastics, by Application, Through 2022
Table 25 Global Capacity for Polysulfone Polymer Production
Table 26 North American Polysulfone Rigid Transparent Plastic Market, by Application, Through 2022*
Table 27 U.S. Market Share of Leading Polypropylene Producers
Table 28 Key Global Nylon Resin Producers
Table 29 North American Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 30 North American Electronics Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 31 U.S. Housing Starts for Single-Family Homes, 2005-2016
Table 32 North American Building and Construction Rigid Transparent Plastic Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 33 North American Building and Construction Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 34 Selected Properties of Plastic Sheet for Outdoor Applications
Table 35 North American Glazing Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 36 North American Lighting Lens Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 37 North American Plumbing Fixtures Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 38 North American Signs and Displays Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 39 Selected Resin Usage by Type of Medical Device
Table 40 Radiation Resistance of Key Medical Plastics
Table 41 Material Property Criteria for Disposable Medical Kits
Table 42 Resin Property Criteria for Trays
Table 43 North American Medical Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 44 Historical U.S. Light Vehicle Assemblies, 2001-2016
Table 45 Resin Usage in Automotive Lenses
Table 46 North American Automotive Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 47 North American Housewares Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 48 North American Appliance Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 49 North American Rigid Transparent Plastic Toy Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 50 Optical Performance Properties of Selected Rigid Transparent Plastics
Table 51 Comparison of Polycarbonates and Trivex Lenses
Table 52 Selected Contact Lens Materials
Table 53 Selected Key Contact Lens Producers and Their Products
Table 54 MIL-PRF-31013
Table 55 North American Optical Lens Transparent Plastic Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 56 North American Aircraft Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 57 North American Other Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 58 North American Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 59 Competitive Transparent Plastics Scenario, by Application
Table 60 Major Rigid Transparent Plastic Suppliers and Trade-named Products
Summary Table North American Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin Type, Through 2022
Table 1 Optical Qualities of Rigid Transparent Plastics
Table 2 Sensitivity to UV Radiation of Selected Transparent Plastics
Table 3 Heat Resistance Levels of Selected Transparent Plastics
Table 4 Impact Resistance of Selected Transparent Plastics
Table 5 Transparent Grade Percentages of Major Plastics
Table 6 Key Polycarbonates Products and Producers
Table 7 North American Rigid Transparent Polycarbonate Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 8 North American Market for Rigid Transparent Polycarbonate in Building and Construction Applications, Through 2022
Table 9 North American Market for Rigid Transparent Acrylics, by Application, Through 2022
Table 10 North American Rigid Transparent Acrylics Building and Construction Market, Through 2022
Table 11 Fabrication Methods and Uses of Polystyrene
Table 12 North American Rigid Transparent Polystyrene Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 13 North American Rigid Transparent Polystyrene Market in Building and Construction Applications, Through 2022
Table 14 Major SBC Products by Polymer Process
Table 15 North American Rigid Transparent SBC Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 16 North American Rigid Transparent SAN Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 17 North American Rigid Transparent SAN Building and Construction Market, by Product, Through 2022
Table 18 North American Rigid Transparent SMMA Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 19 North American ABS Rigid Transparent Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 20 North American Rigid Transparent Cellulosics Plastics Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 21 Rigid PVC Applications
Table 22 Leading Global PVC Producers
Table 23 North American Rigid Transparent PVC Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 24 North American Market for Thermoplastic Polyester Rigid Transparent Plastics, by Application, Through 2022
Table 25 Global Capacity for Polysulfone Polymer Production
Table 26 North American Polysulfone Rigid Transparent Plastic Market, by Application, Through 2022*
Table 27 U.S. Market Share of Leading Polypropylene Producers
Table 28 Key Global Nylon Resin Producers
Table 29 North American Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 30 North American Electronics Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 31 U.S. Housing Starts for Single-Family Homes, 2005-2016
Table 32 North American Building and Construction Rigid Transparent Plastic Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 33 North American Building and Construction Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 34 Selected Properties of Plastic Sheet for Outdoor Applications
Table 35 North American Glazing Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 36 North American Lighting Lens Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 37 North American Plumbing Fixtures Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 38 North American Signs and Displays Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 39 Selected Resin Usage by Type of Medical Device
Table 40 Radiation Resistance of Key Medical Plastics
Table 41 Material Property Criteria for Disposable Medical Kits
Table 42 Resin Property Criteria for Trays
Table 43 North American Medical Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 44 Historical U.S. Light Vehicle Assemblies, 2001-2016
Table 45 Resin Usage in Automotive Lenses
Table 46 North American Automotive Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 47 North American Housewares Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 48 North American Appliance Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 49 North American Rigid Transparent Plastic Toy Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 50 Optical Performance Properties of Selected Rigid Transparent Plastics
Table 51 Comparison of Polycarbonates and Trivex Lenses
Table 52 Selected Contact Lens Materials
Table 53 Selected Key Contact Lens Producers and Their Products
Table 54 MIL-PRF-31013
Table 55 North American Optical Lens Transparent Plastic Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 56 North American Aircraft Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 57 North American Other Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin, Through 2022
Table 58 North American Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Application, Through 2022
Table 59 Competitive Transparent Plastics Scenario, by Application
Table 60 Major Rigid Transparent Plastic Suppliers and Trade-named Products
LIST OF FIGURES
Summary Figure North American Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin Type, 2016-2022
Summary Figure North American Rigid Transparent Plastics Market, by Resin Type, 2016-2022
